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NY03 XEG

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,858 mi
Last recorded105,858 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 XEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 105,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket fractured

Fail 28 Aug 2013 105,817 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket fractured

Pass 20 Jul 2012 77,646 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 77,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,494 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 60,489 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brakes slight binding

Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,481 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,481 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,655 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,071 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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NY03 XEG is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 65,896 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NY03 XEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY03 XEG registered?

NY03 XEG is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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